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Ethics and Values MODULE-1
Concept of Physical
Education and Yog
2.1 CONCEPT OF SPORTSMANSHIP

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Sportsmanship is a concept in sports that focuses in enjoying physical activity
or sports through fairness, ethics, respect, self-control, courage and sense of
fellowship with opponents. A “sore loser” refers to who does not accept defeat
well, whereas a “good sport” means a “good winner” as well as a “good loser”.
Sportsmanship is an ethical approach towards sports. Healthy competition is
viewed as a way to foster character, quality, and personal honour. This helps in
developing a behaviour that contributes towards trust and respect in society and
between competitors. Sportsmanship goal is not just to win but to give best
efforts and to honour the result of the game. The concept of sportsmanship helps
in developing character through sports.

“Sportsmanship” is a behavior and attitude that show respect for the rules of
the game and other players. Teams are praised for their sportsmanship and fair
play. When the sports and activities are enjoyed with proper consideration of
ethics, respect, fairness and sense of fellowship with competitors then it becomes
the example of sportsmanship..

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